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Shams-ol-Emareh; 150-Year-Old Palace in Heart of Tehran

The Shams-ol-Emareh (Edifice of the Sun) palace is one of the first high-rise buildings of old Tehran, dating back to 150 years ago.

Hashemi Rafsanjani Elected as Head of Tehran City Council

Mohsen Hashemi Rafsanjani, the eldest son of the late Iranian politician Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, was unanimously elected as the head of Tehran’s new City Council.

Mideast’s First Robotic Restaurant Booming in Tehran

RoboChef, the first interactive, robotic, and waiterless restaurant of the Middle East, has flipped the tables on how citizens of the Iranian capital eat out.

Reformist Najafi Elected as New Mayor of Tehran

Mohammad-Ali Najafi, a former education and science minister and a senior reformist politician, has been unanimously elected as the new Mayor of Tehran, replacing the incumbent conservative Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf.

Foreign Dignitaries Visit Tehran’s Museums

Some of the foreign officials travelling to Iran to attend President Rouhani’s swearing-in ceremony have visited Tehran’s historical monuments and museums.

Museum of Iranian Dolls, Culture Opens in Tehran

The ‘Museum of Iran Dolls and Culture’ has been established in the Iranian capital of Tehran to make its visitors familiar with the stories of different ethnicities in Iran.

Golden Cigarettes New Way to Show Off Wealth in Tehran

A new cigarette is being sold in the Iranian capital of Tehran, the paper of which is made from edible gold leaf. Sold for $315 a pack, these luxury products have gained huge popularity in the capital city among the rich.

Tehran Considering Plan to Name Street after Mirzakhani

Members of Tehran City Council are going to discuss a plan to name one of the streets or places in the Iranian capital after late Iranian math genius Maryam Mirzakhani.

Assailant Gunned Down after Stabbing Cleric in Tehran

A man hurting a clergyman and a number of others in a stabbing spree at a subway station south of Tehran was shot dead by police on Saturday morning.

Over 70 Artworks Sold at 7th Tehran Auction for $7m

Tehran Auction fetched $7 million at its seventh edition, held on Friday, July 7, at Parsian Azadi Hotel in Iran’s capital city.

45 Foreign Ambassadors Tour Tehran’s Evin Prison

The Iranian Judiciary has taken dozens of foreign ambassadors residing in Tehran to a tour of Evin Prison to prove that the allegations raised against Iranian prisons are wrong and politically-motivated.

Enormous Book Garden Inaugurated in Tehran

Iran’s biggest scientific and cultural complex, with an area of about 70,000 square metres, has been inaugurated in the capital city of Tehran. The complex is home to the world’s largest bookstore.

Giant Green Roof Built in Tehran Book Garden

A giant roof has been built in an area of 10,000 square metres in the Book Garden located in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

Iran’s “Versailles Palace” Eventually Registered as National Heritage Site

Iran’s top cultural heritage body finally gave the green light for registration of the Sabet Pasal Mansion, commonly known as the Versailles Palace of Iran, as a National Heritage Site following a considerable controversy over the imminent destruction of the architectural masterpiece.

“IRGC Missiles Hit Place Where Tehran Attacks Orchestrated”

An Iranian advisor says the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps’ missile attack on Syria’s Deir ez-Zor targeted the place where the Tehran terrorist operation had been orchestrated by ISIS terrorists.

IRGC Targets Terrorists in Syria in Revenge for Tehran Attacks

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has fired several mid-range missiles on the positions of Takfiri terrorists in Deir ez-Zor, eastern Syria, in retaliation for the recent terrorist attacks on Tehran.

Risk of All-Out War between Iran, Saudi Arabia after Tehran Attacks

A senior political analyst has, in a recent article, weighed in on the possible outbreak of an all-out war between Iran and Saudi Arabia, particularly after the recent deadly attacks in Tehran.

Traces of Shining Stars over Iran’s Mount Damavand

Mount Damavand, a potentially active volcano, is the highest peak in Iran and the Middle East, and the highest volcano in Asia.

“June 7 Can Be Named Day of Solidarity against Terror”

An Iranian MP has proposed that June 7, the day Tehran was attacked by ISIS terrorists, be named as National Day of Solidarity against Terrorism.

Iran’s Top Officer Vows to Give Terrorists Unforgettable Lessons

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri has pledged that the Islamic Republic would give “new unforgettable lessons” to terrorists and their allies after recent twin terrorist attacks in Tehran.

World Diplomats Pay Tribute to Victims of Tehran Attacks

Several politicians and diplomats as well as the representatives of presidents and prime ministers paid homage to the victims of the recent terrorist attacks in Tehran by signing the books of condolences opened in Iranian embassies across the world.

Free Treatment for Child Whose Photo Went Viral after Tehran Attacks

Iran’s Minister of Health and Medical Education, Seyyed Hassan Qazizadeh Hashemi, has ordered officials to make arrangements for free treatment of a child boy, whose photo taken in the Parliament amid Tehran terrorist attacks grabbed the headlines across the world.

Tehran Attacks: Eyewitness Describes 5 Hours of Horror

An eye witness’ account of the recent terror attack in Tehran shows the horror which those stranded in the Iranian Parliament went through for hours.

Tehran Attacks Mastermind Killed Outside Iran: Minister

The Iranian Intelligence Ministry has announced that the mastermind behind the Tehran terrorist attacks has been killed.

Over 60 Arrested in Connection with Tehran Attacks: Reports

Dozens of suspects have been arrested in connection with Tehran terrorist attacks which were carried out on June 7, according to media reports.

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